Ukraine: The Latest

Day 820.

Today, we bring you the latest updates from across Ukraine, report live from the NATO meeting in Prague, discuss the implications of Vladimir Putin's reshuffle, and we speak to Ukrainian volunteer Dimko Zhlutenko on the ground in Lviv.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.

Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.

Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.

Connect with Dimko Zhlutenko's charity:

https://dzygaspaw.com/

https://x.com/dzygaspaw

'What if Putin Wins?' Essay Series

For the next seven days The Telegraph is running a series of exclusive essays from prominent international commentators imagining the consequences if Russia were successful in its war. The first two can be found below.  

'Europe's fascist future awaits' (Dr Thomas Clausen in The Telegraph)

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/05/29/europes-fascist-future-awaits-if-putin-wins-in-ukraine/

'Putin’s plot to destroy Nato is reaching its devastating climax' (Aliona Hlivco in The Telegraph)

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/05/29/putin-plot-to-destroy-nato-reaching-its-climax/

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Day 819.

Today, we unpack an exclusive Telegraph investigation into how much property the Russian government holds in London. Plus, we hear again from former Ukrainian MP Aliona Hlivco.

Contributors:

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Aliona Hlivco (Former Ukrainian politician and Director of the Henry Jackson Society). @aliona_hlivco on X.

Cameron Henderson (News Reporter). @CamHenderson98 on X.

Essay / Article Referenced:

'Putin’s plot to destroy Nato is reaching its devastating climax' (Aliona Hlivco in The Telegraph)

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/05/29/putin-plot-to-destroy-nato-reaching-its-climax/

All this week The Telegraph is running a series of exclusive essays from prominent international commentators imagining the consequences if Russia were successful in its war. The first, by Aliona Hlivco, considers the devastating impact for the Nato alliance.

'The million pound London properties owned by Putin’s regime' (The Telegraph)

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/05/25/russia-putin-regime-london-property-portfolio-millions/

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Day 818.

Today, we discuss the latest from Ukraine, and look at a number of diplomatic moves in Europe that may see Western trainers in Ukraine and Western weapons in Russia.

Contributors:

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.

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Day 817.

Today is a bank holiday in the United Kingdom, so we pre-recorded an interview with one of our most requested guests: Professor Sir Lawrence Freedman of the department of War Studies at King's College London. 

A world-renowned expert on international history and strategic theory, he is a well-known commentator on security issues, and the author of many books, including most recently: ‘Command: The Politics of Military Operations from Korea to Ukraine.’

David Knowles sat down with him to discuss which country has the strategic initiative in the war, the ways the battlefront is likely to evolve over the coming months, and what experts have got right, and wrong, about the way the war has progressed.

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Day 814.

Today, we discuss whether more Ukrainian strikes in Crimea and Russia have pushed Putin to start talking about negotiations, and hear of another senior Russian military official sacked, in what is starting to look like a purge of the top echelons of Russia’s defence establishment.

Contributors:

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

With thanks to Jen Stout (Freelance Journalist and author) @jm_stout on X.  Her new book 'Night train to Odesa' is out now:  https://birlinn.co.uk/product/night-train-to-odesa/

Articles Referenced:

'Exclusive: Putin wants Ukraine ceasefire on current frontlines' (Reuters)

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/putin-wants-ukraine-ceasefire-current-frontlines-sources-say-2024-05-24/

'Ukraine starts sending convicts to fight Russia' (The Telegraph)

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/05/23/ukraine-starts-sending-convicts-to-fight-russia/

'Migrating eagles are avoiding war-torn Ukraine' (The Telegraph)

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/05/20/greater-spotted-eagle-avoid-ukraine-russia-war/

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Day 813.

Today, we discuss the latest from the Kharkiv battlefield, hear warnings from Norwegian intelligence of Russian sabotage operations across Europe, ask whether there’s about to be a shift in US policy over the use of western weapons inside Russia. Later, we hear about a new film exploring the soldiers road to redemption.

Contributors:

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Levison Wood (Former paratrooper turned writer, photographer and documentary film maker). @Levisonwood on X.

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Day 812.

Today, further to the fast-evolving situation on the front lines, we reflect on how Ukraine might win the war, the ‘theatrical’ nuclear weapons drills being carried out by Moscow, and look deeper on the political fault-lines of Central and Eastern Europe.

Contributors:

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.

Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former Tank Commander and Chemical Weapons Expert). @HamishDBG on X.

Dalibor Rohac (Senior Fellow AEI) @DaliborRohac on X.

'The villages near Kharkiv were recovering. Fleeing again, their people feel betrayed by the west – and I understand why' (Ada Wordsworth in The Guardian)

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/article/2024/may/22/kharkiv-betrayed-west-ukraine-russia-war

'A Theory of Victory for Ukraine' (Andriy Zagorodnyuk and Eliot A. Cohen, Foreign Affairs):

https://www.foreignaffairs.com/ukraine/theory-victory-ukraine

Putin targets German speakers in Russia in search for cannon fodder (The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/05/19/putin-targets-germans-living-in-russia-in-search-for-troops/

'The EU is failing Georgia, just as it failed Ukraine' (Dalibor Rohac in The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/05/21/the-eu-is-failing-georgia-just-as-it-failed-ukraine/

'Exclusive: Pentagon's Russian Oil Red Line Questioned' (Newsweek)

https://www.newsweek.com/pentagon-russia-ukraine-drone-attacks-oil-hubs-red-line-1902516

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Day 811.

Today, further to the fast-evolving situation on the front lines, we reflect on how Ukraine might win the war, the ‘theatrical’ nuclear weapons drills being carried out by Moscow, and look deeper on the political fault-lines of Central and Eastern Europe.

Contributors:

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.

James Kilner (Editor of the Central Asia & South Caucasus Bulletin). @jkjourno on X.

With thanks to RAZOM'S Melinda Haring (@melindaharing), Ania Soloveiua (@AnnaSoloveiua), and Daniel Solchanyk (@DanielSolchanyk).

To learn more about RAZOM's work, visit:

https://www.razomforukraine.org/

For their update on the Kharkiv humanitarian crisis, see:

https://www.razomforukraine.org/kharkiv-under-siege-evacuations-resistance-and-the-plight-of-vovchansk-and-lyptsi/

Articles Referenced:

Putin targets German speakers in Russia in search for cannon fodder (Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/05/19/putin-targets-germans-living-in-russia-in-search-for-troops/ 

Roland and Joe's In-Depth analysis of the Battle for Kharkiv (plus maps) -

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/05/16/russia-new-offensive-kharkiv-border-donbas-kyiv-ukraine/ 

Report on the Russian sanctuary created in Kharkiv (Institute for the Study of War):

https://understandingwar.org/backgrounder/putins-safe-space-defeating-russias-kharkiv-operation-requires-eliminating-russias

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Day 810.

Today, we discuss the latest from the battlefields of Ukraine and Russia, take a brief look at the implications of the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, and talk to Foreign Correspondent Colin Freeman about his recent reporting tour in the Donbas. 

Contributors:

Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

RolandOliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant onX.

Colin Freeman (Foreign Correspondent). @ColinFreeman on X.

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Day 807.

Today, as Putin updates the world about his plans for the Kharkiv offensive, we discuss Ukraine’s huge drone attack on Russian naval bases overnight. Plus, we hear from distinguished Ukrainian journalist Illia Ponomarenko and hear an update on demining battlefields. Finally, we hear an interview from David Knowles on the ground in Lviv.

Contributors:

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor) @FrancisDearnley on X.

Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Illia Ponomarenko (co-founder of the Kyiv Independent). @IAPonomarenko on X.

James Cowan (CEO of HALO Trust). @TheHALOTrust on X.

With thanks, too, to Andrew Todos (British Ukrainian Sports Journalist). @AndrewTodos on X.

Article / Book Referenced:

Roland and Joe's In-Depth analysis of the Battle for Kharkiv (plus maps) -

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/05/16/russia-new-offensive-kharkiv-border-donbas-kyiv-ukraine/

'I Will Show You How It Was: The Story of Wartime Kyiv' by Illia Ponomarenko

https://t.co/xefS6FAxq6

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Day 806.

Today, we discuss the latest from the Kharkiv battlefield, Putin’s visit to China, and whether the assassination attempt on Robert Fico could be a Sarajevo-1949 moment. Plus, later, we hear a set of recordings from David Knowles on the ground in Ukraine. 

Contributors:

Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor) @FrancisDearnley on X.

James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.

David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles on X.

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Day 805.

Today, we discuss the fast-moving situation on the front line as Russia continues its assault near Kharkiv. Plus, we analyse the controversies stoked by the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit to Kyiv, and sit down for an exclusive interview with the British Defence Secretary Grant Shapps.

Contributors:

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor) @FrancisDearnley on X.

Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Nate Ostiller (News Editor at the Kyiv Independent). @NateOstiller on X.

Michael Bohnert (RAND Corporation). @mbohnert on X.

Articles / New Podcast Referenced:

David Knowles Interviewed on The Telegraph's New Podcast, 'The Daily T':

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/05/14/daily-t-podcast-fat-skinny-jabs-ukraine-trigger-warning/

'Here’s what Ukraine needs in missiles, shells and troops to win' (Michael Bohnert for The Telegraph)

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/comment/2024/05/02/ukraine-war-russian-invasion-missile-army-navy-us-aid/ 

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Day 804.

Today, we bring you the latest updates from Ukraine as Russian forces continue their cross border push in Kharkiv, and we sit down with Germany’s ambassador to the UK to talk about Germany’s policy and strategy in the full-scale invasion.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles on X.

Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor) @FrancisDearnley on X.

Miguel Berger (German Ambassador to the United Kingdon). @GermanAmbUK on X.

Article Referenced:

'Desperate Putin is forcing Ukrainians to fight for him' (The Telegraph)

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/05/12/desperate-putin-is-forcing-ukrainians-to-fight-for-him/

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Day 803.

Today, Foreign Correspondent Colin Freeman is on the ground in Kharkiv, eastern Ukraine as Russian troops advance on Vovchansk, we analyse the sacking of Russia’s former defence minister Sergeiu Shoigu and we speak to Ukrainian musician Oleg Skrypka

Contributors:

David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles on X.

Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor) @FrancisDearnley on X.

James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourno on X.

Colin Freeman (Foreign Correspondent). @ColinFreeman on X.

With thanks to Ukrainian musician Oleg Skrypka

https://www.krainamriy.com/en/oleg-skrypka

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Day 800.

Today, Russia launches an assault on Ukrainian border towns in Kharkiv, we discuss Russian spycraft in the UK and the links between the Second World War and Russian atrocities today, and we interview Anna Zakletska – the Ukrainian TV presenter, singer, and activist, who's one of the official commentators in Ukraine at Eurovision.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles on X.

FrancisDearnley (Assistant Comment Editor) @FrancisDearnley on X.

Robert Mendick (Chief Reporter). @rmendick on X.

With thanks to Oleksa Drachewych, Professor of History at Western University. @ODrachewych on X.

To learn more about the charity 'Woman and War' Anna referenced, you can visit:

https://womanandwar.com/

Articles / Episode Referenced:

'How Russian jets are still flying' (Financial Times)

https://www.ft.com/content/f8d61a5d-708f-47c4-8dbd-0e80452dea5a?shareType=nongift

Secrets of the Kent Kremlin: Putin’s English spy mansion (The Telegraph)

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/05/08/secrets-kent-kremlin-gothic-mansion-putin-spies/

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Day 799.

Today,we bring you the latest news from Ukraine, discuss Russia’s Victory Day Parade in Moscow and we analyse Russia’s wartime influence inside Ukraine.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles on X.

Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.

James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X. 

Aliona Hlivco (Managing Director at Henry Jackson Society). @aliona_hlivco on X.

Articles / Episode Referenced:

'Putin renews oath for fifth term with Russia under firm control' (BBC)

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68964677

'Under Putin, a militarized new Russia rises to challenge U.S. and the West' (Washington Post)

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/interactive/2024/putin-values-russian-society-conservatism/

Episode feat. interview with Evgenia Kara-Murza:

https://www.audible.co.uk/podcast/Vladimir-Putins-war-against-Russia-interview-with-Evgenia-Kara-Murza/B0CPMKG9CR

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Day 798.

Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine, the woes facing Gazprom and speak to Dr Jade McGlynn about democracy’s strengths and weaknesses facing Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles on X.

Dominic Nicholls(Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Tim Wallace (Deputy Economics Editor). @Tim_Wallace on X. 

Dr Jade McGlynn (Academic & Author). @DrJadeMcGlynn on X.

Articles / Episode Referenced:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2024/05/03/russia-putin-gas-empire-crumbled-europe-gazprom/

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Day 797.

Today, we discuss the heavy fighting in the East as Russia approaches Chasiv Yar, we report on the inauguration of Vladimir Putin in Moscow and analyse Ukraine’s manpower crisis. 

David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor) @FrancisDearnley on X.

Fabrice Deprez (French Foreign Correspondent). @fabrice_deprez on X.

Articles / Episode Referenced:

'Putin renews oath for fifth term with Russia under firm control' (BBC)

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68964677

'Under Putin, a militarized new Russia rises to challenge U.S. and the West' (Washington Post)

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/interactive/2024/putin-values-russian-society-conservatism/

Episode feat. interview with Evgenia Kara-Murza:

https://www.audible.co.uk/podcast/Vladimir-Putins-war-against-Russia-interview-with-Evgenia-Kara-Murza/B0CPMKG9CR

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Today is a bank holiday in the UK, so the Ukraine: The Latest team have produced a special Q&A episode answering questions from Telegraph subscribers. Thank you to all our listeners for getting in touch with your questions. Do let us know what you make of our responses.

Correction: The date is of course the 6th May, not the 2nd May as David says in the introduction.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor) @FrancisDearnley on X.

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Day 797.

Today, we discuss the latest news from the front lines as Russian forces advance on Chasiv yar, we take the political temperature in Germany and Francis Dearnley interviews Ukraine’s acting ambassador to the UK, Eduard Fesko.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.

Dominic Nicholls(Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor) @FrancisDearnley on X.

James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.

With thanks to Eduard Fesko, Charge d'Affaires of Ukrainian Embassy UK.

You can learn more about the work of Ukrainian Action here:

https://www.ukrainianaction.com/

Articles Referenced:

'A fresh Russian push will test Ukraine severely, says a senior general' (The Economist)

https://www.economist.com/europe/2024/05/02/a-fresh-russian-push-will-test-ukraine-severely-says-a-senior-general

'The Dangers of Defeatism for Ukraine: A Conversation With Dmytro Kuleba' (Foreign Affairs)

https://www.foreignaffairs.com/podcasts/dangers-defeatism-ukraine

'German police arrest Russian man over stabbing of two Ukrainian soldiers' (The Telegraph)

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/04/29/russian-arrested-two-ukrainian-soldiers-murdered-germany/

'The lesson of Biden’s transformational first term' (Financial Times)

https://www.ft.com/content/82d0f0cc-c001-4915-9531-0fb41b4354ea

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